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“Lir View” announced as name for new Cushendall social housing development
L-R Pupils Emilee Harris, Niamh McLaughlin, Ellie McLaughlin and Nicola Molloy join Tom Potter, Chair, Rural Housing, Communities...
1 day ago


Coca-Cola HBC switches to biomethane energy at Co Antrim site in NetZeroby40 drive
(L-R): Tom Burke, Corporate Affairs & Sustainability Director, Simon Fitzpatrick, General Manager, Minister Andrew Muir MLA and Joanna...
2 days ago


Minister Archibald visits Tully Biogas Plant in Ballymena to highlight renewable energy potential
Dr Caoimhe Archibald, Economy Minister, with Kevin Fitzduff of Stream BioEnergy at the Tully Biogas Plant, Ballymena. (Image: Dr Gareth...
3 days ago


Gaston challenges Minister Muir on NI Water’s role in Lough Neagh sewage pollution crisis
Inset: (Left) TUV MLA Timothy Gaston, and (right) DAERA Minister Andrew Muir TUV MLA Timothy Gaston has challenged the Agriculture...
3 days ago


Jon Burrows MLA pays tribute to predecessor and sets out vision for North Antrim in first Assembly speech
North Antrim MLA Jon Burrows North Antrim’s newly selected MLA Jon Burrows has delivered his maiden speech in the Northern Ireland...
4 days ago


MLA warns against “mad environmentalists” scapegoating farmers on Lough Neagh crisis
Lough Neagh: Lough Shore Park, Antrim TUV MLA Timothy Gaston has warned against “scapegoating” farmers for the worsening blue-green...
4 days ago


“Only the beginning”: Paul Givan updates Assembly on Northern Ireland TransformED education reforms
Education Minister Paul Givan has praised the early progress of TransformED, the Department of Education’s flagship reform strategy,...
4 days ago


Creative revival for Bellaghy Bawn: Green light for writer’s residency next to Seamus Heaney HomePlace
Bellaghy Bawn Planning permission has been granted for the alteration of the historic Bellaghy Bawn in Bellaghy, which will soon offer a...
4 days ago


New Forensic Science Northern Ireland laboratories move closer with Graham Construction appointment
During a visit to FSNI’s Seapark site, Justice Minister Naomi Long visited with some of the laboratory staff to hear about some recent...
4 days ago


Paul Frew calls Naomi Long remarks on teachers a ‘radical ideological agenda’
DUP MLA Paul Frew has called on Justice Minister Naomi Long to issue an “immediate and unequivocal apology” after she suggested that new...
4 days ago


Northern Ireland patients waiting over a year can now claim treatment costs in EU
Northern Ireland Health Minister Mike Nesbitt Health Minister Mike Nesbitt has announced the expansion of Northern Ireland’s Waiting List...
5 days ago


Education Minister orders withdrawal of transgender guidance for Northern Ireland schools
Northern Ireland Education Minister Paul Givan Education Minister Paul Givan has instructed the Education Authority to immediately...
5 days ago


Justice Minister meets therapy dog supporting young witnesses in Northern Ireland courts
Justice Minister Naomi Long meets with therapy dog Sebastian Northern Ireland’s Justice Minister, Naomi Long, has met Sebastian, a...
Sep 6


PSNI ‘at breaking point’ as £21m budget gap threatens officer numbers
Ulster Unionist Party (UUP) MLA Alan Chambers The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) is facing what has been described as a “...
Sep 6


Minister Lyons opens £29m shared housing development in Ballymena
Anita Conway, Director of Development at Radius Housing Association with Communities Minister Gordon Lyons and Dermot McBride from MJ...
Sep 3


Minister Andrew Muir urges farmers to register for Soil Nutrient Health Scheme as deadline extended
Farm businesses in County Antrim and beyond are being urged to take their final opportunity to register for the Soil Nutrient Health...
Sep 2


Nesbitt hails “very real progress” as Northern Ireland waiting lists fall
Health Minister Mike Nesbitt has praised the “very real progress” being made in tackling Northern Ireland’s longest health waiting...
Sep 2


Extra grass cutting on all main arterial routes and free equipment loan scheme for Mid & East Antrim
DUP Councillor for Knockagh, Peter Johnston welcomed the news Residents across Mid and East Antrim are set to benefit from an enhanced...
Aug 31


Antrim and Newtownabbey Council questions DAERA’s kitten register plan
Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council has raised concerns about the potential introduction of a kitten register, warning of...
Aug 30


COVID legacy hits NI schools: Minister acts on literacy & numeracy gaps as 28% of pupils fall behind
Nearly three in 10 pupils in Northern Ireland are not meeting expected standards in literacy and numeracy by the end of primary school,...
Aug 30
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